Delightful Rainbow Waffles Recipe for Colorful Mornings
These rainbow waffles are a fun, colorful take on classic waffles. Fluffy and golden with vibrant layers of food-colored batter, they’re perfect for special occasions or brightening up a regular morning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 large waffles
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 1/3 cup melted butter or oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
Instructions
- Preheat the waffle iron and lightly grease it with cooking spray or melted butter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly into six bowls and color each with red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple food coloring.
- Spoon the batter into the waffle iron in rainbow order (starting with purple and ending with red), layering each color in the center for a bullseye effect.
- Close the waffle iron and cook for 3–5 minutes, or until the waffles are golden and crisp.
- Carefully remove the waffles and repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve warm with syrup, whipped cream, or sprinkles.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for more vibrant results.
- Try natural food dyes for a cleaner option using fruit or veggie powders.
- These freeze well—just reheat in the toaster or oven.
- Add chocolate chips or top with ice cream for a dessert twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
